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Carter Verhaeghe vs Sam Reinhart

Carter VerhaegheCarter VerhaeghePanthers · CentrevsSam ReinhartSam ReinhartPanthers · Centre

Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Reinhart projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Carter Verhaeghe's 1.50.

Verhaeghe had 55 points in 77 games; Reinhart had 61 in 64 games.

This week Verhaeghe has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Reinhart has 1 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Reinhart for 2.5 ESPN points to Verhaeghe's 1.6.

Carter Verhaeghe has the better number in 20 of the 36 stats both are ranked on.

Verhaeghe's biggest edges: 20+ mph bursts 180, Goals above expected +1.4, Penalty minutes 32.

Reinhart's biggest edges: Blocked shots 40, Shorthanded points 4, Net penalties drawn /60 +0.09.

  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 0 PPP, 1 SOG.
  • • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.

Fantasy value: your scoring

Carter Verhaeghe

1.50

fantasy points per game

Sam Reinhart

2.13

fantasy points per game

Under ESPN default points, Sam Reinhart has the edge.

Per-stat breakdown under ESPN default points
Points per game fromVerhaegheReinhart
Goals (+2)0.570.80
Assists (+1)0.400.44
Power-play points (+0.5)0.070.17
Shorthanded points (+0.5)0.000.03
Shots on goal (+0.1)0.220.25
Hits (+0.1)0.080.13
Blocks (+0.5)0.160.31

Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.

Head-to-head: Verhaeghe vs Reinhart

Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2019-20 to 2026-27: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.

VerhaegheReinhart
2Team record in 2 meetings0
0Points in those games1

Verhaeghe 0G 0A, 2 SOG · Reinhart 1G 0A, 5 SOG

4Shots blocked by the other4

Verhaeghe blocked 4 of Reinhart's shots; Reinhart blocked 4 of Verhaeghe's.

15Goals set up by the other30

Goals each scored with the other picking up an assist (as teammates).

On the ice together

278:04 at 5-on-5 over 38 games, 2025-26 to 2026-27

Shot attempts
292–260
52.9%
Expected goals
11.5–12.0
49.0%
Goals
7–12

Games against each other

Games between Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Reinhart
DateScoreVerhaegheReinhart
2019-12-31TBL 6–4 BUF0G 0A 0S0G 0A 4S
2019-11-25TBL 5–2 BUF0G 0A 2S1G 0A 1S

Every stat, side by side

Season values; bars are percentiles at each player's position (longer is better). Click a stat for its explainer.

VerhaegheReinhart

Fantasy box score

Possession & shot quality (5-on-5 on-ice)

Transition, turnovers & faceoffs

Usage

Special teams & discipline

Luck & trend

NHL EDGE tracking

This week's schedule

Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.

Carter Verhaeghe

3games (1 left)

1.6proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
    Opp allows 13th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA1.6 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)

Sam Reinhart

3games (1 left)

2.5proj. ESPN pts

  • Tue, Sep 29 @ CAR
    Opp allows 13th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
  • Thu, Oct 1 @ SJS
    Opp allows 12th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
  • Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA2.5 pts
    Opp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)

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FAQ

Should I start Carter Verhaeghe or Sam Reinhart in fantasy hockey?
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Reinhart projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Carter Verhaeghe's 1.50. Verhaeghe had 55 points in 77 games; Reinhart had 61 in 64 games. Check this week's games and your league's scoring in the fantasy panel above, since more games usually decide a weekly start.
Who is better, Carter Verhaeghe or Sam Reinhart?
On 2025-26 numbers, Carter Verhaeghe leads in 20 of 36 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
How have Verhaeghe and Reinhart done against each other?
In 2 games against each other in our data, Verhaeghe's team went 2–0. Verhaeghe had 0 points (0 goals) and Reinhart had 1 (1 goals).

2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →